Singapore’s OCBC plans crypto bourse

SynopsisOversea-Chinese Banking Corp is considering whether to set up a crypto exchange as Southeast Asia’s second-largest lender seeks to respond to customer needs, CEO Helen Wong said.AgenciesWong highlighted concerns surrounding the digital assets, including the safety of transactions given the anonymous nature of the sector.Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. is considering whether to set up a crypto…Continue Reading

Elon Musk plans 200K broadband terminals in India by December 2022

Starlink expects companies – whether small, medium or big – to look at innovative ways to make the service affordable for rural consumers. Topics Elon Musk | SpaceX | Digital communications Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which incorporated its 100 per cent subsidiary Starlink Satellite Communications Pvt Ltd on Monday, is planning to pilot satellite-based broadband services in 12 underprivileged districts…Continue Reading

Bangladesh plans speedy trials in temple violence case

People hold candles during a vigil to condemn attacks against Hindus during Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, in Kolkata (Reuters photo)In a bid to cool down communal tension trigerred by the Cumilla temple violence that rocked Bangladesh during the recent Durga Puja celebrations and caused much heartache in India, the govenment has said that it…Continue Reading

Govt plans to make forensic probe must for offences carrying 6-year jail term: Shah

MARGAO: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Centre intends to make forensic investigation mandatory for all criminal offences which are liable for six years of imprisonment. Addressing a gathering after performing the bhoomi-puja of the National Forensic Science University at Dharbandora, Shah said lack of trained experts in forensic science was leading…Continue Reading